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Terms of reference: Testing DMA gatekeeper user interfaces for neutrality
BEUC tests gatekeeper interfaces for DMA compliance. Consumer groups will examine user interfaces across Europe to ensure they don't steer users to favoured choices.
NIS2 Implementation: DENIC Releases Certain Holder Data of .de Domains
DENIC now publicly shares . de domain holder data for businesses, including names and addresses....
London-based SurrealDB raises additional €19 million to scale multi-model database for AI applications
London-based SurrealDB secures €19 million to scale its AI-native database. This funding fuels European investment in AI infrastructure and developer tools, with similar rounds for AI agent security and adaptive AI systems.
AI arrives at church: Vatican implements real-time translation with technology
The Vatican deploys AI for real-time simultaneous translation at St. Peter's Basilica, bridging technology and religious services....
SurrealDB secures $23M and launches SurrealDB 3.0 to address AI agent memory challenges
London's SurrealDB secures $23M, boosting total funding to $44M, and launches SurrealDB 3. 0....
heise+ | Bit Noise: AMD's Successes, AI from Bavaria, and a Singing CPU Developer
AMD thrives as German telco Eisbach launches an AI data center cooled by Munich's river. Qualcomm loses a key ARM CPU developer.
ING: Real-time transfers now pre-selected
ING Germany makes instant transfers the default for online banking, accelerating real-time payments. This move streamlines digital transactions for millions of European users.
In 2025 AI seemed to have hit a wall of progress. A wall volatilized in February 2026
AI model releases are accelerating rapidly, with multiple major updates from Kimi. ai, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Kuaishou in early February....
The European Parliament pulls back AI from its own devices
European Parliament disables AI features on lawmaker devices due to data security and privacy concerns. This move signals ongoing caution over opaque AI processing despite broader EU AI regulations.
Wireshark: what is this network traffic analyzer and how to use it to detect Internet problems or security flaws
Wireshark, a free and open-source network protocol analyzer, allows users to detect internet connection issues and security flaws. This powerful tool captures real-time data packets for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu users.
The artificial intelligence explosion has unexpected victims: Steam Deck, PS6, and Switch 2
AI surge drives DRAM chip shortage, impacting console production. Steam Deck faces stock issues, with potential PS6 and Switch 2 delays and price hikes looming.
LaLiga's massive IP blocks will go further: now they will require VPN providers to also block IPs
Spanish court orders NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block illegal streaming IPs. This ruling casts VPN providers as intermediaries responsible for policing content access across Spain.
EU launches DSA probe into Shein over child-like sex dolls
EU launches DSA probe into Shein over illegal products like child-like sex dolls. The Commission probes Shein's systems for compliance, investigating potential harms to minors.
Anthropic faces an ethical challenge: its AI was reportedly used in a major military operation for the capture of Nicolás Maduro
Pentagon's use of Anthropic AI for Nicolás Maduro's capture faces ethical review. AI firm's $200M US defense contract now compromised.
Turin’s NANDO secures €3.3 million to scale municipal and food waste optimisation technology
Turin’s NANDO secures €3. 3 million to scale its AI waste optimisation technology....
iPhone in Europe may finally abandon SIM and embrace eSIM
iPhone launches in Europe may finally ditch physical SIM cards for eSIM technology. This shift promises a streamlined user experience and aligns with global trends toward digital integration.
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen in India for summit on artificial intelligence
EU's Henna Virkkunen joins global leaders in India to shape AI governance and boost EU-India tech partnerships. The visit highlights collaboration on AI skills and the launch of a pilot European Legal Gateway Office.
IAMA adapted to practice and regulation
Dutch government updates its algorithm impact assessment to align with the AI Act. The revised IAMA tool helps assess human rights risks of AI systems.
Meta-owned Manus launches AI agents on Telegram
Meta's Manus AI agents launch on Telegram, bypassing its own WhatsApp. This move signals a strategic push for AI integration into popular messaging platforms.
SatVu closes a £30M funding round to accelerate its multi-satellite constellation
UK firm SatVu secures £30M, including NATO investment, to boost its satellite constellation. The funding accelerates deployment of its advanced thermal Earth observation technology for defense and infrastructure monitoring.